Russia to Open Embassy in Juba: A New Chapter in South Sudan–Russia Relations

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‎ ‎In a significant diplomatic move, the Russian Federation is preparing to open its embassy in South Sudan between September and October 2025, marking a major milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. ‎ ‎The news was confirmed by South Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay, during a farewell event for a South Sudanese ICT delegation that recently attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). ‎ ‎A Long-Awaited Diplomatic Presence ‎The planned opening of a Russian embassy in Juba is seen as a long-overdue development in South Sudan-Russia relations.  ‎ ‎Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, Russia has maintained diplomatic accreditation to Juba from its embassy in Khartoum.  ‎ ‎The establishment of a permanent diplomatic mission in the South Sudanese capital is expected to significantly boost cooperation, streamline consular services, and facilitate more direct political, economic, and cultural exchanges....

Bor - Juba Highway: Two Killed and Another Critically injured



Local officials confirmed that two civilians killed and another seriously injured during an ambush attack along Juba-Bor highway.

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The passengers travelling from Bor to Juba were attacked in an ambush in bangachorot confirmed the secretary general of Jonglei drivers union.  
Mr. Deng Kur the secretary of Jonglei drivers union said that “The incident occurred at around 9 am when the vehicle was ambushed by gunmen. Two people including the driver were killed while another passenger was critically injured, those attackers looted personal belongings in the car that was carrying 17 passengers.”

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Apart from killing the passengers the gunmen also looted personal belongings of the passengers.  
The deputy commissioner of police Chol Deng Achiek said that “The attackers were in green military uniforms but we are yet to find out whether they are members of the holdout opposition groups or not.”

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Currently the police and Jonglei State officials temporarily stop all means of transportation from Jonglei to Juba. 
More to come shortly.... 

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